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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Criminal Justice Internship
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Course Prefix & Number: CJSA2388
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: FA-2020
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 0
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
- Be in the last semester of the Criminal Justice AAS degree.
- Departmental consent to participate in the internship course.
- Secure an internship placement one week prior to the semester beginning.
- Completion of enrollment form and liability release (prior to beginning internship or no later than the first-class day, whichever comes first).
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Required: No textbook is required but you are required to do a book report.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus suite 239 office 234
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Telephone Number:
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Office-940-498-6238 Cell: 972-922-7978
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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All documents
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Upfront Paperwork
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10%
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Up to 3
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Monthly Journals
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10%
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Several
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Monthly Time Sheets
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15%
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2
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Visits to the Completion Center
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10%
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1
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Term Paper
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20%
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1
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Book Report
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15%
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1
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Formal Evaluation
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20%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply the theory concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
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Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
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Use appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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You must complete 144 hours. It is vital that you keep a timesheet. Your supervisor must sign your timesheet. Students are encouraged to follow their plan of completion. If you cannot follow your schedule; you must notify your supervisor.
This is worked out between you and your supervisor
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” November 2, 2020.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Critical Thinking
x Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2020-2021/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth 3rd Floor Suite 239 office 234
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238 or 972-922-7978
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Office: 940-498-6238 Cell: 972-922-7978
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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Important Information
Important Information Monthly Journals-10% of grade
You should keep notes of your activities each day of your internship. At the end of each month, you will then compile your notes into a summary of your monthly activities. The summary should include a description of the duties, activities, and events of the week, as well as a summary of what you have learned over the course of the month. The summary should be at 3-5 pages typed, double-spaced pages, size 12 pt. font. Once you begin your internship contact hours, monthly journals must be submitted no later than 11:00 p.m. the last day of the month by uploading them in a drop box in CANVAS. Some months will be shorter than others. The monthly journal should describe your internship experience for the month. If you did not have internship hours for a week, you should still note that in the journal and explain why you did not report to your assignment. Late journals will be penalized.
Monthly Time Sheets-15% of grade
A 3-credit internship requires 144 hours at your internship placement. All internship contact hours must be completed 3 days before the final exam date. Timesheets reflecting your contact hours at your internship should be completed daily, logging the number of hours worked, and submitted monthly. Each timesheet needs to be signed by your immediate supervisor only. Once you begin your internship contact hours, monthly time sheets must be submitted via scanned and uploaded in the drop box in CANVAS or turned in directly to the instructor. If you do not complete any internship hours during a week, you still need to document that on your timesheet. Late time sheets will be penalized.
Meeting with the Completion Center-10% of grade
You must visit the completion center twice before completing the internship. The purpose of visiting the Completion Center is to discuss the following: 1. Resume, 2. Personal Statement, 3. Interview techniques, 4. Career Opportunities/Choices. When you submit your final paper, you must also submit a signed document from the Completion Center to verify your visits. You must submit an updated resume and an updated personal statement at the end of your internship.
Book Report-20% of grade
You are to choose a book related to your interest in Criminal Justice. Here is a link to some good books. https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/criminal-justice. Please let me know what book you will be reading by week 3 (September 13th). There will be a discussion forum in Canvas labeled “Book Report”. Post your title there so we can discuss. I will also post the link there. The book report should be written in MLA format.
Final Paper (Summary of Experience)-15% of grade
You will complete a term paper about your experiences in the internship program. The text of the term paper (excluding title page or references) should be 8-10 typed, double-spaced pages, in a 12-pt. font. (MLA format) In the first section of the paper, you should summarize the activities and major events that you experienced while performing your internship. The second section should be a critique of the internship itself. Was it a good, marginal, or poor experience? How well did the agency where you interned meet your expectations? In this section, you should assess both your internship experience and the agency where you interned. In the final section, you should compare/contrast your educational knowledge with your field experience. How did the internship match what you learned in school and how did it vary from your academic understanding of the work and field? How well did your educational experience prepare you for field work? What was the most surprising about your field work experience? Did the internship experience confirm your career plans or change them and why? Your paper should include a cover/title page. You only need to include a reference page if you cite/refer to outside material in the text of your paper. The term paper should be submitted the Sunday before the day of finals in CANVAS.
Formal Evaluation-20% of grade
Your supervisor or the agency’s internship coordinator will evaluate you at the end of your internship. We will provide a formal evaluation form to your supervisor for this purpose. The evaluation form will be emailed to the internship supervisor using the contact information you provided on your enrollment form. Your supervisor will fax or email a copy of the completed evaluation to the instructor. You should not handle this evaluation form at any time. It must be emailed directly to the instructor from the internship supervisor. Once the evaluation has been received by the instructor, you will be notified so the exit interview can be scheduled. Once the exit interview is completed, your final grade will be posted.
Have a great experience!